Name: Pesto chicken salad
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 90 gram (1/3 cup) basil pesto; 2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar; 4 chicken breast fillets; 6 medium egg tomatoes, halved lengthways; 125 gram rocket leaves; 1 tablespoon olive oil

Pesto chicken salad

Serves 4

Prep

Cook

15M

Total

20M

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Ingredients

90 gram (1/3 cup) basil pesto

2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

4 chicken breast fillets

6 medium egg tomatoes, halved lengthways

125 gram rocket leaves

1 tablespoon olive oil

Method

1.Combine pesto and vinegar in a small bowl. Brush half of mixture over chicken and tomatoes.

2.Heat a lightly greased char-grill or barbecue plate on high. Cook tomatoes 2-3 minutes, until just softened.

3.Remove tomatoes; cook chicken on same grill 6-8 minutes, until cooked through and browned. Remove; cover and rest 5 minutes before slicing thickly.

4.Place tomatoes, chicken and baby rocket in a large bowl. Add oil and remaining pesto mixture; toss gently to combine. Serve immediately.

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